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ENGLISH 6
I. DIRECTIONS: Identify who is being asked for. Write your answer on the space provided
before each number.
_________________________1. She is wise, insightful, and full of stories of folktales and
legends that embody key parables and teachings about life.
_________________________2.He is an eleven year old boy who is shy and has a beloved pet
guinea pig.
_________________________3. This young character loves nature and animals, is deaf, and
must deal with people's prejudices due to hearing challenges.
_________________________4. Who is the bully at Virgil's school in the novel, Hello,
Universe?
_________________________5.What kind of pet does Virgil have in the novel, Hello,
Universe?
II. DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct letter of your answer and write your answer on the blank.
______ 6. What does Kaori want to do with Valencia? (from Chapters 33 - 42)
A. Play a video game with her. B. Go on a nature hunt with her.
C. Study with her. D. Make her a partner.
______7. In Chapter 21, what does Valencia see at the well? (from Chapters 17 -24)
A. A cat B. Stones Virgil collected to give to Kaori
C. Virgil's backpack. D. Gulliver
______8. What does Virgil say to Valencia at the end of the narrative? (from Chapters 33 - 42)
A. I owe you. B. Hello.
C. Thank you. D. I hope you will be my friend.
______9. What is Chet looking for in the woods? (from Chapters 9 – 16)
A. A snake B. A dog C. A guinea pig D. hamster
______10. What is Kaori's second interpretation of Valencia's dream? (from Chapters 25 - 32)
A. Valencia is afraid of being alone.
B. Valencia does not trust anyone.
C. Valencia likes being alone.
D. Valencia does not like snakes.
______11. In Chapter 25, whom does Virgil fear? (from Chapters 25 - 32)
A. Gen B. Pah C. Kaori D. Ruby
______12. Whom does Virgil turn to for help? (from Chapters 1 - 8)
A. Kaori B. His mother C. Sacred D. Valencia
______13. In Chapter 17, what does Virgil yell when he finds that he is trapped in the well?
(from Chapters 17 -24)
A. Is anyone there? B. Help me please. C. Hello. D. Help.
______14. What does Chet's father think about Chet's chances of getting on the basketball team?
(from Chapters 9 – 16)
A. He thinks that he may not make it this year, but he will next year.
B. He thinks that he will not make it.
C. He thinks that he will make it with a little more practice.
D. He is sure he will make it.
______15. What does Chet think that Valencia is doing when he sees her in the woods? (from
Chapters 17 -24)
A. Looking for Virgil. B. Looking for Sacred.
C. Something bad. D. Looking for a snake.
______16. Valencia has which physical disability? (from Chapters 1 - 8)
A. She is deaf. B. She cannot talk.
C. She is blind. D. She is paralyzed.
______17. In Chapter 11, Lola tells Virgil that she believes in what?
A. Virgil's ability to excel in sports B. Choice
C. His mother's ability to find bargains D. Signs
______18. What does Chet toss into the well? (from Chapters 9 – 16)
A. Virgil's backpack containing only books.
B. The stones Virgil collected for his next appointment with Kaori.
C. Virgil's red sweater.
D. Virgil's backpack that has Gulliver in it.
______19. In Chapter 28, what does Virgil do that is out of character? (from Chapters 25 - 32)
A. He recites the multiplication tables. B. He is quiet.
C. He tells a story. D. He yells at Chet.
______20. What does Virgil do when he sees Valencia and Chet at the Super Saver? (from
Chapters 9 – 16)
A. He talks to Valencia, but ignores Chet.
B. He hides.
C. He talks to both Chet and Valencia.
D. He talks Chet, but ignores Valencia.
______21. Where is the first place the girls go when they begin their search for Virgil? (from
Chapters 25 - 32)
A. to the well B. to the Super Saver C. to Chet's house D. to his house
______22. What item plays a pivotal role in Virgil's rescue? (from Chapters 33 - 42)
A. Chet's basketball. B. Gen's jump rope.
C. Sacred's bowl. D. A baseball bat.
______23. In Chapter 20, Virgil thinks his parents would be proud of him for what reason? (from
Chapters 17 -24)
A. He is willing to play sports.
B. He no longer goes to the resource room.
C. He now knows his multiplication tables.
D. He is no longer quiet.

III. DIRECTIONS: Explain the following in not more than three (3) sentences. Write your
answer on the space provided.
1. Why does Virgil consider himself a failure in the novel, Hello, Universe? (3 POINTS)

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2. What is Ruby's nickname for Virgil and what does it mean? (2 POINTS)
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3. “When they called him Turtle, it was like when Chet Bullens at school called him a retard. He
knew his parents weren’t like Chet Bullens, but he also knew that they were poking fun at his
shyness.”(Chapter 5, Page 33) (3 POINTS)
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4. What should children and teens do if someone tries to bully them? (3 POINTS)
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5. How do I help protect the young people in my life from bullying? (3 POINTS)
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6. What is the lesson you have learned after reading the novel Hello, Universe? (3 POINTS)
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“Life can seem unpredictable and overwhelming at times, but I want to remind you that
the only thing stopping you from achieving your dreams is yourself! Doubt will always
stand in the way of success – don't let it get the best of you.”
― Felecia Etienne, Overcoming Mediocrity: Limitless Women